Govt to be cautious on mining lease
With the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) highlighting the negative impact on environment due to excess iron ore mining in Bellary district, Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Monday said the Government would consider all the issues before taking any steps regarding mining lease permission in future.
Speaking to reporters here he said in view of employment generation and supply of iron ore to existing steel plants in the district, the State government had earlier decided to grant fresh mining lease to some of the companies. “While recommending any fresh lease, the State government will keep all environmental issues in mind”, he added. The ICFRE report had cautioned that granting of fresh mining leases would lead to further destruction of environment and forest wealth in ore rich areas.
